Mission Safety Report
DISTRICT • SAN FRANCISCO, CASummary
Mission has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 41 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $1.14M (-12.1% vs area average), median household income of $144K (-2.3% vs area average), population density of 30,524 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 85.09% (-5.2% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Mission
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Mission in San Francisco, CA receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. This district was compared against 41 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this district in San Francisco, CA.
Walking Safety
This area has significantly elevated walking safety related crime rates compared to other districts in the region. This area ranks #38 out of 41 districts analyzed.
Consider traveling in groups and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night.
1,630
Total Incidents
135.8
Monthly Average
#38 / 41
Safety Rank
High Risk
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Mission show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 16:00 (144 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 13. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in San Francisco, CA can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Mission reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-03 with 218 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 109 incidents. On average, this district in San Francisco experiences approximately 136 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 14% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in CA neighborhoods like Mission tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Mission is Assault | Simple Assault | Battery, accounting for 31.7% of all incidents (516 cases). This is followed by Disorderly Conduct | Drug Violation | Drugs, Under Influence in a Public Place at 8.7% (141 cases). Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in San Francisco, CA helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
30,523.83
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #11 of 41 districts
+23.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
85.1%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #33 of 41 districts
-5.2% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,144,172.95
average estimate
Ranks #28 of 40 districts
-12.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$144,083.45
average estimate
Ranks #21 of 41 districts
-2.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this district. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.